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Katikati College’s new head students ready to take lead

- DEPUTYHEAD­GIRL Charlotte Schnackenb­erg

Whydid you apply to be a student leader?

I applied to be a leader because I thought it would be an awesome opportunit­y to work alongside students and teachers and give back. I sawit as a perfect wayto use and growmy leadership skills I have gained from coaching a hockey team and going on Outward Bound, both opportunit­ies I wouldn’t have had without the help and support of Katikati College.

Whatwill you bring to your role in 2021?

Bubbly personalit­y, team player, strong work ethic and a sense of let’s have some fun!

If youcouldma­keone positive change at the school what would it be?

Better network of mates between form classes and year groups that will create amore positive and fun culture for Katikati College.

1. Whydid youapply to be a student leader?

I’ve always wanted tomakea change in the world and school is a good place to start.

I applied so that I could give back to the school by representi­ng the students and so I could grow and improvemyl­eadership skills for the future.

2. What will you bring to your role in 2021?

I’ll always be a hard worker and committed tomyrole, and always work with and for the students.

I hope Iwill be able to act as someonewho­can see and consider all sides of an issue rather than just the student, caregiver or staff perspectiv­e.

3. If you couldmakeo­ne positive change at the school what would it be?

Iwant to improve the community and inclusivit­y within the school, making sure every student’s voice, no matterwhot­hey are, is heard and considered.

Themost helpful thing for thriving at school is feeling a sense of belonging and importance, which iswhyIwoul­d work towards ensuring the school feels likeawelco­ming environmen­t in which students can be fully themselves without judgment.

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